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Ireland's Ben O’Connor celebrates at the final whistle. Ben Brady/INPHO

Six Nations Report

Late try saves Ireland U20s from shock home defeat to Italy

Seán Edogbo was the hero on a challenging night for the hosts.

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U20 Six Nations

Ireland 23

Italy 22

IRELAND WERE left relieved after a 74th-minute Seán Edogbo try helped them avoid a shock defeat at home to Italy.

Ben O’Connor and Evan O’Connell were the other try scorers, as Richie Murphy’s side took their run of Six Nations victories at this grade to 12 in less-than-convincing fashion

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Late try saves Ireland U20s from shock home defeat to Italy

U20 Six Nations

Ireland 23

Italy 22

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